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All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 24
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NewsVarious Eateries extends bond
The Coppa Club and Noci operator is to reissue its deep discounted bond with Friends Provident International, tied to investor Hugh Osmond
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InterviewsThe Real Eating Company considers acquisitions
The independent café group, which operates eight locations across the Southeast, is in discussions with two businesses, founder Helena Hudson tells MCA
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NewsMarket Halls achieves highest ever sales
The food hall operator, which recently acquired Brighton’s Shelter Hall, reported like-for-like sales growth of 19.8% along with its highest ever EBITDA
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NewsAmorino UK adds seven to 2025 pipeline
The premium gelato specialist is looking for franchise partners amid plans to reach 45 sites by the end of the year, and 100 by 2030
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NewsHarts Group looks to expand El Pastor to Manchester
The Barrafina and Quo Vadis operator is seeking high profile sites in Manchester’s city centre for its Mexican restaurant concept
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NewsWetherspoon puts up six pubs for sale
The pub company has jointly appointed CBRE and Savills to handle the six sites identified for disposal across the UK
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NewsEG Group appoints new CFO
Mark Segal will be based in the US, the group’s largest market by revenue, and joins with 35 years of global financial and operational experience
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NewsMarston’s launches new family pub concept
The pub group will refurbish existing sites to include new family-focused spaces, play areas, games, craft activities, confectionary bars, and special events
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NewsPret takes on new lunchtime concepts with ‘Super Plates’ launch
The launch represents a shift further away from the baguettes and club sandwiches synonymous with Pret, as well as a significant upgrade to the brand’s current salad offering
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NewsYO! Sushi launches new grab-and-go concept
The sushi chain has launched YO! To Go at Heathrow Airport, offering fresh sushi platters and protein-rich breakfast options for travellers
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘We’re very much on a growth trajectory’
Speaking at MCA’s Pub Conference, COO Andrew Turner said the Cornish brewer remains fiercely committed to both its brewing heritage and pub estate
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘The future of socialising is changing’
Jodie Tate, MD of Destination Brands and Ventures, told MCA’s Pub Conference that experiential venues will be key investments for the pub company
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InterviewsButcombe Group: ‘Loyalty is driving a disproportionate amount of growth’
More than half of the pub and inn operator’s like-for-like growth was connected to loyalty transactions last year, CEO Jonathan Lawson told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsAuntie Anne’s UK growth boosted by strong like-for-likes
The food to go concept, known for its hand-rolled pretzels, achieved 10% like-for-like growth in 2024 and is pushing to reach 100 sites
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Harry’s, KERB, Greene King, Bloomsbury Leisure Group, and more
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NewsTortilla zeroes in on health in new summer menu
New £5 protein pots and a revamped salad offering are designed to appeal to the health-conscious customer across a wider variety of occasions
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency dips but spend rises
Despite warmer weather, average frequency fell slightly in the four weeks to 8 June, albeit spend per visit rose 6.4% year-on-year, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsHoni Poke acquires Island Poké
The combined businesses operate 45 sites across the UK and Europe, in a strategic move to establish Honi Poke’s position as the UK’s leading poke operator
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Analysis & InsightGreggs shares drop in wake of profit warning
Barclays analyst Richard Taylor cited “concerns of overexpansion,” saying investors are “reasonably questioning whether the scale of the rollout is still appropriate”
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NewsPortobello Pub Company ‘consistently ahead of market peers’
The Zetland-backed, 27-strong pub group said like-for-like growth remains strong in a challenged market, with group revenue of £29m